Generation/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Shift Used to discuss differences in beliefs or behaviors between age groups. Each generation redefines cultural norms. Pro Tip 2/3Time-Specific Refers to all people born around the same period, often discussed in decades. The 90s generation experienced the internet boom. Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Age While age-related, it includes shared experiences, not just birth years. Her generation witnessed the rise of social media.